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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.95, 610.60 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.95, 610.60 and 175.89 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.95 : 610.60 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.95/610.60 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.95x = 610.60 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.95x = 107,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,398.43/406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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